Adjusting to New Hearing Aids

Adjusting to New Hearing Aids

Are you considering hearing aids? Perhaps it’s become increasingly difficult to hear and you just can’t wait to improve your ability to follow conversations as well as be more alert out and about in the world. When you get a new pair of properly prescribed eyeglasses the change is immediate. However, hearing aids don’t work quite like that. Many people … Read More

Signs You May Have Tinnitus 

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It’s not uncommon to experience a ringing in your ears every now and then that seems to be coming from nowhere. Old wives tales explained it as a sign that someone was speaking of you. However, technically this ring is called tinnitus – a phantom sound which affects an estimated 50 million people in the United States. While in most … Read More

Celebrate World Hearing Day: Ear and Hearing Care for All!

World Hearing Day

Did you know that March 3rd is World Hearing Day? Launched by the World Health Organization (WHO), this global campaign raises awareness about hearing loss. Though it is one of the most common health issues people experience, it is widely undertreated. It is estimated that only a third of people who could benefit from treatment actually receive it.  The theme … Read More

Tips for Virtual Communication from People with Hearing Loss

Tips for Virtual Communication from People with Hearing Loss

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on virtual communication, people with hearing loss face unique challenges in staying connected with loved ones and participating in professional settings. But don’t worry, we have compiled some tips from people with hearing loss to help you navigate virtual communication more effectively. These tips can help not only those with hearing loss, but also … Read More

Identifying the Signs of Hearing Loss

Identifying the Signs of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can be a difficult thing to detect. It’s like trying to detect a leak in your bathwater. At first, the water level just seems a little lower than usual. But over time, they both become more and more empty, and you find yourself getting colder. The same is true for hearing loss. It can creep up on you … Read More

Watching TV with Hearing Aids

Watching TV with Hearing Aids

If you love to watch television, you are not alone. Many Americans watch TV as a way to unwind, relax, catch up on news, and to enjoy the best that the television industry has to offer. However, hearing loss can get in the way of enjoying these shows. When a person has hearing loss, the temptation might be to turn … Read More

A Link between Tinnitus, Anxiety, and Sleep Issues

A Link between Tinnitus, Anxiety, and Sleep Issues

If you have had ringing in your ears, you will be familiar with the stress it can cause you. Not only is it distracting from the activities you need to complete in your day, but you can find it difficult to achieve the mental rest you need to fall asleep. Particularly in the quiet hours just before falling asleep, you … Read More

Add Improved Hearing To Your New Year’s Health Goals!

Add Improved Hearing To Your New Year’s Health Goals!

Many people make New Year’s resolutions yearly to improve themselves and their lives. These resolutions range from losing weight and getting in shape to quitting smoking or saving money. While these are all great goals to strive for, it’s also important to consider other areas of our lives that may need attention. One area that is often overlooked is hearing … Read More

Adults with Hearing Loss at Higher Risk for Unemployment

Adults with Hearing Loss at Higher Risk for Unemployment

It is difficult to say precisely how many people are working with hearing loss, as this can vary depending on several factors. However, recent estimates found that over half of all adults over 60 have some degree of hearing loss, and this number is only expected to rise as the population ages. This means that many people are likely working … Read More

Treating Hearing Loss May Help Reduce Memory Loss and Psychological Distress

Treating Hearing Loss May Help Reduce Memory Loss and Psychological Distress

When it comes to hearing loss, there are a lot of stories about people who have trouble with their minds and forget things. In some cases, these things are linked directly. For example, a person with hearing loss who lives alone might worry that they won’t be able to hear an intruder breaking into their home.  People say they lose … Read More